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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?
(a) Tomlinson.
(b) Dubula.
(c) Mkize.
(d) John Kumalo.

2. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?
(a) Umlungu.
(b) Amakhosi.
(c) Sawubona baba.
(d) Umfundisi.

3. What does Absalom’s former landlady in Alexandra reveal about Absalom’s behavior?
(a) She saw Absalom with prostitutes.
(b) She saw Absalom beating someone.
(c) She saw Absalom with stolen property.
(d) She saw Absalom publicly intoxicated.

4. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?
(a) He is a tribal chief.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is a reverend.

5. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?
(a) She has become a nun.
(b) She has divorced her husband.
(c) She has been jailed without cause.
(d) She has turned to liquor and prostitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?

2. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?

3. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?

4. What does Kumalo do with Gertrude and her son after she has apologized for her sinful ways?

5. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?

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